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GP05 BUV

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

103,448 mi
Last recorded103,448 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP05 BUV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 103,448 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 98,242 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower rear arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 95,852 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 92,823 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 89,181 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2021 89,181 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 88,330 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 88,108 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

plastic covers fitted obscuring view of some testable items

Pass 7 Jan 2019 87,336 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 80,201 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2017 80,201 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 76,639 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracked on inner wall

Pass 13 Nov 2015 72,336 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2015 72,324 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 2 Jan 2015 68,979 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 62,672 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Sep 2013 62,659 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 55,524 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 48,739 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 41,794 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING INNER AND OUTER EDGES. UNABLE TO CHECK FUEL LINES DUE TO COVERS FITTED

Pass 25 Jun 2009 37,550 miles

unable to check fuel,brake pipes,rear top shock absorbers mountings owing to covers fitted

Fail 24 Jun 2009 37,549 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

unable to check fuel,brake pipes,rear top shock absorbers mountings owing to covers fitted

Pass 23 Jun 2008 34,541 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Clk?

Based on 1,410,029 MOT tests across 83,874 vehicles.

74.7%
Pass Rate
4,986
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
83,874
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 59,319
coil spring broken 19,719
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 16,744
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 14,943
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 14,136
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GP05 BUV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 75,364 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Clk fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 59,319 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GP05 BUV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Clk typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 21 years old, this Mercedes-benz Clk is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GP05 BUV registered?

GP05 BUV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 4 July 2005.

Is GP05 BUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GP05 BUV shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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